The school holidays have started and we have a holiday planned. I have to start packing next week but am starting to prepare a couple of things to take with us. One of the things that I will be packing is this advent calendar. Oh, make that 2 copies of this advent calendar! It is simple and light and fun too.

It is basically a version of the scratch and win cards.

So each day, the kids will get to scratch off one box from their advent calendar which will reveal a picture.

I plan to read a bit of the bible following this plan from Tricia at Sweeter than Sweets. I really like her plan because it actually tells the story of Christmas which is such a great story.

I also plan to bring along a few treats that will go match each day just to heighten the fun factor but I think you could just use the calendar as it is.

Before you begin, print out the advent calendar that has the images here.

MATERIALS

- dishwashing liquid

- silver paint

- paintbrush

- clear contact paper

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1 : Fold a triangle down on one corner of the contact paper.

(Position it over the printed advent calendar and then stick it down.)

Step 4 : Roughly paint a small square over each image. Leave it to dry for a few hours.

My kids are home for much of the day as school is closed so I decided to go for the rough feel by just painting over each image. If you have more time, you could paint a sheet of contact paper. Leave it to dry and cut out squares that you can then paste over the images.

For me this works, and I think the boys will like it.

Oh and if you can't seem to get hold of any silver paint, you can also try this really easy crayon method.

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